Media Advisory

To: All media outlets From: Senator Bill Larkin Date: 5-18-07 Re: Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee Meeting

Senator Bill Larkin announces there will be a meeting of the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 11:30 am in Room 123 of the Capitol Building in Albany, NY.

New York City OTB President, Ray Casey will speak at the meeting on the challenges OTB and the New York Racing industry are facing. He will also discuss developing legislation that would provide increased revenue from the industry to local governments.

Members of the media are invited to attend.